Sale: CNG 66, Lot: 1816. Estimate $1000.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 19 May 2004.  Sold For $1600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

JOHN V, Palaeologus, with JOHN VI. 1341-1391. AV Hyperpyron (3.64 gm). Constantinople mint. Struck 1347-1353. Nimbate facing bust of Mary, orans, within city walls with three towers; sigla: e F / B A / Christ blessing the two kneeling emperors. Cf. DOC V 1193 (sigla 2); SB 2526. VF, light graffiti. Rare. ($1000)

This hyperpyron is from the last issue of gold coins struck for the emperors of Byzantium.